Authors :
Busari, R. S.; Busari, A. F.
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 9 - September
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8383160
Abstract :
Domes remain a unique structure in building
construction as a result of stylistic forms and composition
in the field of architecture. They are important elements
that adequately define the Islamic architecture. The
construction of domes which is a doubly curved surface
and formed by rectilinear structures always resulted in
difficulties to get the curvilinear shape correctly. The study
therefore made the use of an approximate method to
develop the dome using materials that are provided in the
locality. The knowledge of descriptive geometry in surface
development was adopted to obtain approximation cone
components that produce the hemispherical dome. The
components were properly installed and supported by
centering which composed eight equally spaced timber
frameworks that were supported by planks. Lack of
appropriate modern technological advancement should not
be factor militating against production of perfect forms,
thus appropriate technical drawing basic skills should be
acquired by the builders to take the construction of dome
from a poor to a good system of accurate centering with
good quality control.
Domes remain a unique structure in building
construction as a result of stylistic forms and composition
in the field of architecture. They are important elements
that adequately define the Islamic architecture. The
construction of domes which is a doubly curved surface
and formed by rectilinear structures always resulted in
difficulties to get the curvilinear shape correctly. The study
therefore made the use of an approximate method to
develop the dome using materials that are provided in the
locality. The knowledge of descriptive geometry in surface
development was adopted to obtain approximation cone
components that produce the hemispherical dome. The
components were properly installed and supported by
centering which composed eight equally spaced timber
frameworks that were supported by planks. Lack of
appropriate modern technological advancement should not
be factor militating against production of perfect forms,
thus appropriate technical drawing basic skills should be
acquired by the builders to take the construction of dome
from a poor to a good system of accurate centering with
good quality control.
